Proverbs 29
1 A man that hardeneth his necke when he is rebuked, shall suddenly be destroyed and can not be cured.
He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
2 When the righteous are in authoritie, the people reioyce: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people sigh.
When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.
3 A man that loueth wisdome, reioyceth his father: but he that feedeth harlots, wasteth his substance.
Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father; But he that keepeth company with harlots wasteth [his] substance.
4 A King by iudgement mainteineth ye countrey: but a man receiuing giftes, destroyeth it.
The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.
5 A man that flattereth his neighbour, spreadeth a net for his steps.
A man that flattereth his neighbor Spreadeth a net for his steps.
6 In the transgression of an euill man is his snare: but the righteous doeth sing and reioyce.
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare; But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
7 The righteous knoweth the cause of the poore: but the wicked regardeth not knowledge.
The righteous taketh knowledge of the cause of the poor; The wicked hath not understanding to know [it].
8 Scornefull men bring a citie into a snare: but wise men turne away wrath.
Scoffers set a city in a flame; But wise men turn away wrath.
9 If a wise man contend with a foolish man, whether he be angry or laugh, there is no rest.
If a wise man hath a controversy with a foolish man, Whether he be angry or laugh, there will be no rest.
10 Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
11 A foole powreth out all his minde: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward.
A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.
12 Of a prince that hearkeneth to lyes, all his seruants are wicked.
If a ruler hearkeneth to falsehood, All his servants are wicked.
13 The poore and the vsurer meete together, and the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.
The poor man and the oppressor meet together; Jehovah lighteneth the eyes of them both.
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing.
25 The feare of man bringeth a snare: but he that trusteth in the Lord, shalbe exalted.
The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe.
26 Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgment [cometh] from Jehovah.
27 A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
